Retained Search

HIRE WITH
CLARITY

For critical roles where the passive market is the only market. We map the field, build the case, and place with certainty.

EXECUTIVE PLACEMENT  •  NICHE SPECIALISMS  •  REGIONAL SEARCH  •  FULL TRANSPARENCY

When to Use Retained

BUILT FOR THE CRITICAL

NICHE POSITIONS

Highly specialised roles where active candidates simply don't exist.

EXECUTIVE LEVEL

Directors and VPs who require a targeted, persuasive approach to move.

REGIONAL REACH

Mandates that require a wide geographical search. Spanning APAC, EMEA and beyond.

Recruitment Process

HOW WE WORK

SEARCH ETHOS

We don't rely on a vague representation of the market. For retained mandates, we go further. We build a complete picture of the talent landscape before a single conversation is initiated. Every search begins with data, not assumptions.

The Difference

CONTINGENCY VS RETAINED

CONTINGENCY

Success fee

  • Market data report
  • Talent sourcing strategy
  • Qualification calls
  • Shortlist presentation
  • Offer management
RETAINED

Upfront fee plus a full-cycle search experience.

  • Market data report
  • Talent sourcing strategy
  • Qualification calls
  • Shortlist presentation
  • Offer management
ALSO INCLUDES
  • Full stakeholder briefing
  • Bespoke Candidate Briefing Pack
  • Deep market mapping and reports
  • Transparent list of candidates
  • Competency, functional and behavioural-led assessments
  • Bespoke candidate scorecards
  • Weekly calibration meetings
For Hiring Companies

HIRE WITH
VISIBILITY

You're filling a role where the market is thin, the hire is senior, or the mandate spans borders. You need a partner who will commit the time, run the process, and give you full visibility at every stage.

Not just a shortlist when it's convenient. A structured engagement from brief to onboard.

Let's Talk

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HERE

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